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S6 Ep 4S6 Ep4: Dr Ayesha Ray on the fall of Afghanistan and its geopolitical consequences
EOn this episode we are joined Dr Ayesha Ray who is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kings College in Pennsylvania.We discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the media and online reaction to the fall of Kabul. We also take a look at the wider geo-political consequences of the Taliban take over of Afghanistan and we discuss why Pakistan supports them.It’s quite a packed episode!You can follow Dr Ray on twitter here: https://twitter.com/DrAyeshaRayOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S6 Ep 3S6 Ep3: The fall of Kabul and the fall of Saigon with Frank Snepp
On this episode of Secrets & Spies, we are joined by former CIA officer and Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist Frank Snepp.Frank was a CIA officer who served in the Vietnam war and he was there at the fall of Saigon, so in light of the recent events in Afghanistan we take a look at the similarity and differences between the fall of Saigon and Kabul. We also discuss the intelligence picture that led up to the chaotic scenes we have witnessed as US and NATO forces attempt to evacuate personnel and Afghan allies from Afghanistan.Frank has asked me to add this about the fall of Saigon:"Because of US Ambassador Graham Martin’s reluctance to accelerate departures and risk upsetting the “controlled conditions he thought were needed for a diplomatic solution to the military crisis, the pullout from Saigon devolved into every man and woman for themselves. Every agency battled for seat space on outgoing aircraft, violating the quotas assigned to each one. Vietnamese girlfriends and maids were often shoehorned into evacuee lists ahead of Vietnamese who had loyally at great hazard worked with US agencies in sensitive positions. On the last day of the war there was no master list in the embassy of the Vietnamese at highest risk and most deserving of being flown to safety. As Snepp points out in his memoir of these events, Decent Interval, nearly 52,000 people were lifted out of Vietnam in the month of April 1975 on American military aircraft – 6,763 Americans and roughly 46,000 Vietnamese and other third-party personnel. Counting people who departed by commercial carriers, undocumented black flights and the 6,000 who came out by barge the total number of evacuees for which the embassy could claim some responsibility that month was 65,000. Another 65,000 escaped on their own just before the Communist takeover and in the two years that followed, bringing the total evacuees for that period to 140,000.Ambassador Martin told Congress in early 1976 that 22,294 Vietnamese employed by US agencies had been evacuated by April 30 of the previous year. That was a small fraction of the indigenous employees of these agencies and their families – 90,000. To judge from Martin’s figures less than one third of these deeply imperiled people benefitted from the airlift.Only the Defense Attaché’s Office which had largely controlled available aircraft and the boarding process, came close to evacuating all the “locals” on its payroll, 3,800. But Colonel William Le Gro, who headed DAO intelligence operations, later acknowledged that only 20 percent of the Vietnamese whom his staff had ushered onto outgoing aircraft were truly high risk.Out of the 1,900 “indigenous employees” of the CIA station only about 500 were finally evacuated – together with 2,000 others including family members who had enjoyed privileged contacts with the Agency over the years." You can read more about Frank’s experiences in Vietnam in his excellent books “Decent Interval” and “Irreparable Harm” which are both available to buy via Frank’s website:http://franksnepp.com/Frank’s journalism and other writings can be viewed on his blog: franksneppexclusives.com/ Check out our past interview with Frank about the CIA mission in Vietnamhttps://pod.fo/e/213e1Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S6 Ep 2S6 Ep2: Future Intelligence threats with Rolf Mowatt-Larssen
EOn this episode of Secrets & Spies, we are joined by Rolf Mowatt-Larssen. Rolf is a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Centre, prior to that appointment he was the Director of Intelligence & Counter Intelligence at the US Department of Energy. Before that he served in the CIA for 23 years as an intelligence officer.On this podcast we discuss future intelligence threats such climate change, WMD’s, Chemical Weapons and more.You can find out more about Rolf here: https://www.belfercenter.org/person/rolf-mowatt-larssenAnd you can get an copy of his excellent memoir “A State of Mind: Faith and the CIA.” https://amzn.to/3eBqUeNOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S6 Ep 1S6 Ep1: Money Laundering, Organised Crime and Trojan Shield
On today’s podcast we are joined by Ben West and we take a look at money laundering, its connection to organised crime and an FBI sting operation called “Trojan Shield” Ben is a Senior Global Security Analyst with Stratfor, a RANE company. You can read Ben's two articles on money laundering here: https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/basics-money-laundering-how-criminal-organizations-move-illicit-revenue-legal-economy https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/basics-money-laundering-case-studies Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: The Podcast is five years old!
On 28th June 2016 I recorded my first interview for the podcast. Back then the podcast was called “The Dry Cleanercast” named after my film “The Dry Cleaner” and now the podcast is “Secrets & Spies”I have decided to re-air the first episode with a little behind the scenes story about the recording of that first interview.You can find out more about Meredith Tax and her two books “The Double Bind” & “A road unforeseen” here at here website: https://www.meredithtax.org/book.phpThank you for listening to the podcast for five years. Keep an ear out for Season Six starting on Friday 2nd July Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released! Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm MUSICMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here:www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWU Please support this podcast Patreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Visit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Connect with us here: TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Between Five Eyes with Anthony Wells
On this episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author and former intelligence officer Anthony WellsWe discuss Anthony’s excellent book “Between Five Eyes”, which takes a detailed look at UK-US intelligence through a personal lens based on working uniquely for UK intelligence as a British citizen and US intelligence as a US citizen. You can find out more the book here: https://www.casematepublishers.com/between-five-eyes.html#.YLntCuvTWjg Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released! Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm MUSICMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here:www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWU Please support this podcast Patreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Visit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Connect with us here: TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: The Spy Who Was Left Out In The Cold with Tim Tate
On this episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are re- joined by author Tim TateWe discuss his latest book “The Spy Who Was Left Out In The Cold” which takes a look at Polish intelligence officer Michal Goleniewski who became one of the West’s most effective Cold War spies. Michal has largely been written out of western intelligence history. Join us on the podcast to find out why.You can find out more the book which is available from 27th May here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/112/1120299/the-spy-who-was-left-out-in-the-cold/9781787634015.htmlYou can find out more about Tim’s previous work here: https://timtate.co.uk/ and connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TimTateBooksOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here:https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: “Our Man In New York”
On this episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author Henry HemmingWe discuss his book “Our Man in New York” which takes a look at the history of the secretive BSC and its mysterious spymaster William Stephenson. Henry and I discuss the myth and facts of BSC’s operations in the US prior to America joining the fight in World War 2You can find out more about Henry and his book here: http://henryhemming.com/Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Economic Espionage - Ben West from Stratfor
On today’s podcast we are joined by Ben West and we take a look at economic espionage past, present and future. Ben is a Senior Global Security Analyst with Stratfor, a RANE company. You can read Ben's reports here:Understanding Economic Espionage: The Future Understanding Economic Espionage: The Present Understanding Economic Espionage: The PastOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: “Hitler’s American Friends” with Bradley W. Hart
“Hitler’s American Friends” On this of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author Bradley W. HartWe discuss his book “Hitler’s American Friends” which takes a look at the history of Nazi sympathisers in America before and during World War Two. You can get a copy of Bradley’s book here: https://t.co/HcyUt8s6mB?amp=1And you can connect with Bradley on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/DrBHartOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Everything you wanted to know about COVID but were afraid to ask
EOn this special COVID-19 episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author and expert Dan Kaszeta We discuss what is known about COVID-19, we take a look at the vaccines now available and we tackle some of the myths and conspiracy theories that have grown online since the pandemic began. Dan is a Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security specialist. He previously served in the US Army and the US Secret Service. Dan is also the author of 'Toxic' which looks at the history of nerve agents from Nazi Germany through to Putin’s Russia.So we are in good company on this episode!You can get a copy of Dan’s book “Toxic” here: www.hurstpublishers.com/book/toxic/And you can connect with Dan on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/DanKaszetaOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Avoiding The Terrorist Trap with Tom Parker
EOn this episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author Tom ParkerTom has written a fantastic in-depth book called “Avoiding the Terrorist Trap”. Tom and I discuss his research into the history of terrorism and we look at what he calls “The Terrorist Trap”, that governments frequently fall into when fighting terrorism. You can get a copy of “Avoiding the Terrorist Trap” here: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/p995Use these codes to get an exclusive discount:Hardback: 55% discount code: P995PARKERHCEbook: 30% discount code: P995PARKEREBYou can also follow Tom on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tdgparkerOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
Podcast Update Feb 2021 - "The Tiers (or tears) of Patreon"
Just a quick update on how the podcast will be released in the months ahead and some changes to how we will use Patreon going forward
S5: 6th January Capital Attack, Trump's Legacy and the future of the Far-Right
EOn this episode of “Secrets and Spies”, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert.We discuss President Trumps Legacy, the rise of the far-right during his time in office, the events of 6th January and what they mean for the future as President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn into office.David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". and “Red Pill Blue Pill: How to counteract the conspiracy theories that are killing us”All of his books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-David-Neiwert/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ADavid+Neiwert (UK)https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADavid+Neiwert&s=relevancerank&text=David+Neiwert&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 (US)You can follow David on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DavidNeiwertOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon Subscriber Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesGet a Secrets & Spies t-shirt, cup, coaster and more. Visit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=uConnect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: The Unexpected Spy - Interview with Tracy Walder
EOn today’s episode, I am joined by Tracy Walder. We discuss her career from the CIA, the FBI and as a teacher today inspiring the next generation. Find out more about Tracy here: https://www.tracywalder.com/You can get a copy of Tracy’s book here: https://www.tracywalder.com/preorder-book-retailersYou can connect with her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tracy_walderMusic on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUFor podcast merchandise please visit our new Redbubble shop: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/54491911?asc=uMy Spy Film My short spy “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmDon't forget to connect with us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies
S5: Secret Twenties with Timothy Phillips
EOn today’s episode, I am joined by author Timothy Phillips. We discuss his book “The Secret Twenties” which takes a look at espionage in 1920’s Britain.You can get a copy of Timothy's book here: https://granta.com/contributor/timothy-phillips/ You can connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tsjphillips and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/curtainandwall Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUFor podcast merchandise please visit our new Redbubble shop:www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/54491911?asc=uMy Spy FilmMy short spy “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmDon't forget to connect with us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies
S5: Prevent Two Years On
“Prevent Two Years On”On the podcast, we are re-joined Sean Arbuthnot and William Baldet, who both work on the UK government’s Countering Violent Extremism programme called “Prevent”. On this episode, we discuss what has changed, what hasn’t changed, and the reaction to Prevent since we last spoke in 2018.You can listen to our original discussion here: https://pod.fo/e/14f9d For more information about “Prevent” you can visit the “Let’s Talk About It” website here: https://www.ltai.info/ For more information about Extremism today please visit Educate Against Hate: https://educateagainsthate.com/ Show Notes:This is a link to the Guardian article Will mentioned that was critical of NGO’s supporting the CVE work of “Prevent” https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/may/02/uk-government-covert-propaganda-stop-muslims-joining-isis The Guardian article was reportedly based on information provided by Cagehttps://www.cage.ngo/product/we-are-completely-independent-report Cage became famous when Asim Qureshi called the ISIS terrorist “Jihadi John” a “beautiful young man” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-31650427 Cage reportedly held events and campaigned in support of notorious hate preacher and Al Qaeda terrorist Anwar Al-Awlaki Author and Terrorism researcher Shriaz Maher wrote about this in Standpoint magazine here:https://standpointmag.co.uk/anwar-al-awlaki-s-british-supporters-part-2/ MusicMusic on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Get a Secrets & Spies t-shirt, cup, coaster and more. Visit our new memorabilia shop:www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/54491911?asc=u My Spy FilmMy short spy “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Pandemic and Anti Vaccination Conspiracy Theories with Debra Winter
Pandemic and Anti Vaccination Conspiracy Theories with Debra WinterOn today's “Secrets and Spies” podcast I am joined by Debra Winter. Debra is a professor of Literature and Critical Thinking at New York University and she is the author of the up and coming book “Global Catastrophe and Literature: Writing the sublime”.We discuss her excellent article that was published in The Guardian titled “Meet the white, middle-class Pinterest moms who believe “Plandemic”. Which looks at the rise in conspiratorial thinking towards vaccinations and the dangers that presents in todays world. You can read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/06/coronavirus-conspiracy-theories-plandemic-moms You can find out more about Debra and her work here: http://www.debrawinter.com/ In our discussion we refer to the following: “If You Found That ‘Plandemic’ Video Convincing, Read This Too” by Beth Skwareckihttps://vitals.lifehacker.com/if-you-found-that-plandemic-video-convincing-read-th-1843339002 Ted Talk with Andrew Marantz who spent three years embedded in the world of internet trolls and social media propagandists: https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_marantz_inside_the_bizarre_world_of_internet_trolls_and_propagandists?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare ‘I was a Macedonian fake news writer’https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190528-i-was-a-macedonian-fake-news-writer?How do fake websites make money:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-38919403 A good resource on misinformation online: https://www.stopfake.org/en/tag/internet-trolls/ I refer to the book “Voodoo Histories” by David Aaronovitch which really helped challenge the conspiratorial views I once held.https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/306318/voodoo-histories-by-david-aaronovitch/ Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Get a Secrets & Spies t-shirt, cup, coaster and more. Visit our new memorabilia shop:www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/54491911?asc=u My Spy FilmMy short spy “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Spies Of The Deep
On this episode of “Secrets & Spies” I am joined by William Craig Reed, who is a former US Navy diver, turned best-selling author. We discuss the tragic sinking of the Kursk Submarine, and how that tragic event is linked to President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical plans in the Arctic today. For more information about William and his fantastic book “Spies of the deep” go to http://wcraigreed.com/nonfiction/spies-of-the-deep/Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon Subscriberwww.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop:https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/54491911?asc=uMy Spy FilmMy short spy “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Secrets of the Kashmir Valley
"Secrets of the Kashmir Valley” On this episode, we are joined by author and counterterrorism expert Farhana Qazi and we discuss her book "Secrets of the Kashmir Valley"Farhana was previously on the podcast back in November 2018. You can listen to that interview here: https://pod.fo/e/14f94 You can find out more about Farhana by going to her website: https://farhanaqazi.com/ Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies One off paymentsIf you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER https://twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: "Need To Know" - Russia Report With Calder Walton
Secrets & Spies Present: Need to KnowNeed to Know is our current affairs strand of the podcast that complements our regular interviews. Today on "Need to Know" we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss the recent UK Government looking at Russian interference in British politics. Calder is also the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers.You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website: www.calderwalton.com/This is a link to the report Calder mentions on the Bio-Revolution that is transforming economics and societyhttps://www.mckinsey.com/industries/pharmaceuticals-and-medical-products/our-insights/the-bio-revolution-innovations-transforming-economies-societies-and-our-livesMusic on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesOne off paymentsIf you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercastOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmConnect with us here:TWITTER https://twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
S5: Need To Know - Russian Bounties With Frank Snepp
NEED TO KNOW: Russian Bounties with Frank SneppA few weeks ago, a story broke in the New York Times, claiming it had been discovered that the Russian government had been paying bounties to the Taliban to target and kill US and Allied forces in Afghanistan. There has been an understandable shock and condemnation in the US and in the UK when the story first broke. President Trump’s reaction to the story has been to claim ignorance to the whole thing and claim that he was never briefed by US intelligence officials about any of this.On today’s “Need to Know” podcast we are joined by former CIA officer and Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist Frank Snepp and we discuss the Russian bounties story.You can find out more about Frank and his books “Decent Interval” and “Irreparable Harm” on Frank’s website: franksnepp.com/ Frank’s journalism and other writings can be viewed on his blog: franksneppexclusives.com/ Music On this episode:Music is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies One-off paymentsIf you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER https://twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
Listener Update -- Podcast Reboot in progress & Summer break
The Dry Cleanercast will be rebooted as "Secrets & Spies" in the Autumn. A new show called "Espresso Martini" will join our regular interview show and "Need to Know".Watch this spacePlease support this podcastGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a monthwww.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip atPayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here:www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTERtwitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Frank Snepp CIA In Vietnam
CIA in Vietnam with Frank SneppOn today’s podcast we are joined by Frank Snepp. Frank served with the CIA during the Vietnam war. He was the chief analyst of North Vietnamese strategy. He was there at the fall of Saigon and today we discuss his experiences during the Vietnam war and the intelligence failures that contributed to the US and South Vietnamese loss of the war.Frank published the book “Decent Interval” as an after-action report about the intelligence failures he witnessed in Vietnam. He hoped the book would galvanise the CIA into mounting rescue efforts for the hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese allies left behind. Sadly nothing happened and Frank was instead sued by the US government for publishing his book.After the CIA Frank went on to become an investigative journalist and he won a Peabody Award for his work. You can find out more about Frank and his books “Decent Interval” and “Irreparable Harm” from Frank’s website: https://franksnepp.com/ Frank’s journalism and other writings can be viewed on his blog: http://franksneppexclusives.com/ This is our longest interviews and possibly one of the most fascinating. So pour yourself your favourite drink, sit back and join me on a trip back in time to 1960s Vietnam.Music On this episode:Music is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird)You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastBecome a Patreon SubscriberGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast One off paymentsIf you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Former CIA officer Sarah M. Carlson - In the dark of war
“In the dark of war”On this month’s podcast, we are joined by former CIA officer Sarah M. Carlson.Sarah was deployed to Libya in 2013. A year into her deployment the situation in Libya deteriorated and it was decided to evacuate the US mission in Tripoli. Sarah played a key role in leading over 150 staff from the US mission to safety.After a legal dispute with the CIA, she is now able to tell her story publicly.We discuss her book “In the dark of war” which looks at her time in Libya.You can find out more about Sarah here:http://www.sarahmcarlson.com/ And you can get her book here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-the-Dark-of-War/Sarah-M-Carlson/9781642934717 Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip atPayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Why Spies Spy with Michael Smith
Why Spies SpyOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist Michael Smith.We discuss his book “Anatomy of a Spy” which takes a look at why spies spy.You can find out more about Michael and his books here:https://www.michaelsmithauthor.com/ All of Michael’s books and “Anatomy of a spy” are available at Amazon and all other book sellers.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Smith/e/B001H6O0OS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Dan Kaszeta - COVID19 is not a biological weapon
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by Dan Kaszeta. Dan is Security/CBRN specialist and a US Army Veteran. He is also the author of 'Toxic' which is due out on 1st July 2020On this episode, we discuss Dan’s Washington Post article on why the Coronavirus is not a biological weapon.You can read that article here:https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/26/no-coronavirus-is-not-biological-weapon/ And pre-order his book Toxic here:https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/toxic/ Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm
S4: David Neiwert COVID Conspiracy Theories And The Far Right
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert. We discuss the latest Conspiracy Theories inspired by the Coronavirus and look at how many of those theories have their roots in far-right ideology. We look at the economics of conspiracy theories, the dangers of conspiracy theories during a worldwide pandemic and Chris shares a few memories from his past as a conspiracy theorist. David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Gordon Corera Russians Among Us
On this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist Gordon Corera. Gordon is the BBC's Security Correspondent.We discuss his book “Russians Among Us” which takes a look at the use of sleeper spies by the Russian intelligence services. You can find out more about Gordon and his books here:https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-128450/gordon-corera/And you can see his reporting for the BBC here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/correspondents/gordoncoreraYou can also connect with him on Twitter here:https://www.twitter.com/gordoncorerar Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: A Naval Perspective On COVID - 19
On this episode of “Need to Know” we are joined by author and journalist Iain Ballantyne. We take a look at how COVID-19 is effecting navies across the world and we also look at the first digital edition of Warships magazine. To get a copy of Warships IFR go to WWW.WARSHIPSIFR.COM/ For more information about Iain check out his website here: WWW.IAINBALLANTYNE.COM Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: SPIES FIGHTING A SHADOW WAR AGAINST COVID19
On a special episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss his brilliant article called “Spies Are Fighting a Shadow War Against the Coronavirus” for Foreign Policy. You can read it here:https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-pandemic-intelligence-china-russia/ Calder is also the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website: www.calderwalton.com/ Please support this podcastGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Matt Fulton - "Active Measures" book and new chapter.
On this special podcast, we are joined by independent author Matt Fulton and we discuss his spy book “Active Measures”.You can connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/fultonmatt Check out his website here: https://mattfulton.net/ Please support this podcastGet early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Calder Walton British Intelligence in the age of Brexit and Bellingcat.
On this month’s podcast we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss the future of British Intelligence in the age of Brexit and Bellingcat.Calder is the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. He also wrote a brilliant article called “The Spies Who Came In From The Continent” for Foreign Policy magazine which was the inspiration for this episode. You can read it here: https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/04/27/the-spies-who-came-in-from-the-continent-espionage-britain-brexit/ You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website: http://www.calderwalton.com/ Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
Service announcement, COVID, new episodes & Patreon
Please support this podcastGet early access with a Patreon monthly subscription www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast PayPal — One-time tip www.paypal.me/drycleanercast -- Payments over $5 please Include your email in a note and I'll send over this months bonus content. Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!You can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: John Calvert Discusses Sayyid Qutb
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY-TWOOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author John Calvert. We discuss his book “Sayyid Qutb and the Origins of Radical Islamism”You can purchase the book at the following linksAmazon (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1849049491/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Amazon (US) https://www.amazon.com/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism/dp/0199333475/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid+Qutb+and+the+Origins+of+Radical+Islamism&qid=1582908313&sr=8-1Amazon (AUS) https://www.amazon.com.au/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism-ebook/dp/B00ET38FNI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism&qid=1582908363&sr=8-1Amazon (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism-ebook/dp/B00ET38FNI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism&qid=1582908502&sr=8-1 Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Please support this podcastPayPal — One time tip www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Patreon - Monthly subscription - www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Need To Know: David Neiwert on latest Far Right developments
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert.We discuss the latest developments with the far-right across the USA & Europe.David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4And you can buy the film here:www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Please support this podcastPayPal — One time tipwww.papypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_gbPatreon - Monthly subscriptionwww.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast Connect with us here: TWITTERtwitter.com/DryCleanerCastFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: The Spy In Moscow Station
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY ONE“The Spy In Moscow Station”On this months podcast, we are joined by the NSA’s former director of research Eric Haseltine. We discuss his fantastic book “The Spy In Moscow Station”, which takes a look at an investigation into the suspected bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow. The book is available at your preferred sites.You can purchase a copy and support the show via our Amazon links: (UK) https://amzn.to/2Sg7tOf(US) https://amzn.to/35NCqNK Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here:www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOWPayPal — One time tipwww.papypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_gb Patreon - Monthly subscriptionhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Director Chris Carr discusses his spy film The Dry Cleaner
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTYOn this month’s podcast, the tables have turned. Today host Chris Carr will discuss the making of his new spy film “The Dry Cleaner”. There are some minor spoilers and a little swearing in the discussion (Sorry)Check out the film trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 You can buy the film here:www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Huge thank you to Rob Wallis of Electric Shadows podcast for interviewing me. Check out his podcast here: https://www.electric-shadows.com/tag/the-electric-shadows-podcast/ SUPPORT THE SHOWPAYPALwww.paypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_gPATREON https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCastFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S4: Tim Tate -- Hitler's British Traitors
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY NINEWe are joined by author and journalist Tim Tate, and we discuss his fantastic book “Hitler’s British Traitors”, which is quite timely with the 80th anniversary of World War 2 just passing. You can find out more about Tim at his website: www.timtate.co.uk and connect with him on Twitter www.twitter.com/TimTateBooks DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? PLEASE LEAVE ME A TIP VIA PAY PAL HERE: PAYPAL.ME/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GBSUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCastCONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCastFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: My Islam With Angie Gad
WELCOME TO TWENTY EIGHTWe are joined by Angie Gad and we discuss her website “My Islam”, which she set up to counter Islamic extremist propaganda with a more accurate interpretation of Islam. You can visit My Islam here: https://www.myislamproject.com/ You can connect with Angie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Angieslyst DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE?Please leave me a tip via Pay Pal here: www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONwww.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERtwitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: DDAY75 Submarines & Submarine hunters with Iain Ballantyne
WELCOME TO TWENTY SEVENWe are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of “The Deadly Trade: The Complete History of Submarine Warfare”We discuss the role of Submarines and Submarine Hunters in the build-up to D-Day and their role in an allied victory that lead to the end of World War Two.In the later section, we talk about veterans we have met and where to see some of the submarines and ships involved in WW2.IAIN’S LINKSWEBSITE: IAINBALLANTYNE.COM/ WARSHIPS IFR MAGAZINE: HTTPS://WWW.WARSHIPSIFR.COM/ DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? PLEASE LEAVE ME A TIP VIA PAY PAL HERE: https://www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/ VISIT SUBMARINES & SHIPS MENTIONEDMA/SB 27 RESTORED (UK)HTTPS://D-DAYREVISITED.CO.UK/PROJECTS/MASB-27-RESTORATION/ HMS ALLIANCE, X24 MIDGET SUB AND MORE (ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM - UK)HTTPS://WWW.NMRN.ORG.UK/D-DAY75 TYPE XXI (21) U-BOAT WILHELM BAUER (GERMANY)HTTPS://U-BOOT-WILHELM-BAUER.DE/EN/ U505 CAPTURED U-BOAT (USA)HTTPS://WWW.MSICHICAGO.ORG/EXPLORE/WHATS-HERE/EXHIBITS/U-505-SUBMARINE/
S3: Andrea Chalupa, Discusses Mr Jones Film And Gaslit Nation
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY-SIXOn this months podcast, we are joined by Andrea Chalupa. Andrea is a writer, author, producer, journalist, and podcaster!She is the co-creator of the Gaslit Nation podcast and the writer of the feature film “Mr. Jones”. “Mr. Jones” is based on the true story of journalist Gareth Jones, who uncovered the Soviet-engineered famine in 1930’s Ukraine. The famine led to an estimated 7 million deaths and Gareth’s reporting was largely ignored and covered up by Soviet authorities.On this episode, we discuss the film and its relevance today in the age of Trump.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANDREAYou can visit her website here: http://www.andreachalupa.com/ CHECK OUT Andrea’s podcast Gaslit Nationhttps://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? PLEASE LEAVE ME A TIP VIA PAY PAL HERE: https://www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCastCONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCastFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: David Neiwert, New Zealand Attacks, Rise Of Far Right
On this Need to Know special we are joined by Author and Journalist David Neiwert.David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/Chris & David take a look at the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand. The attack killed 50 people and injured another 50. We look at the killers far-right links and we also discuss the role of social media in sharing far-right ideology. We also discuss the rise of the Far-Right in the age of Trump.And we also ask what is Steve Bannon up to in Italy?Enjoy this episode? Please leave me a tip.https://paypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_GBSUPPORT THE SHOWPATREON www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTER twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK Facebook: www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: Fred Burton Discusses His Book Beirut Rules
Welcome to Episode 25 of "The Dry CleanerCast"On this months podcast, we are joined by Fred Burton. Fred was the deputy chief of the Counterterrorism division for the State Departments, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). He is currently the vice president of Stratfor, a strategic intelligence and analysis firm tracking global security and international affairs.On this episode we discuss Fred's new book “Beirut Rules”, that looks at the 1984 kidnapping and murder of CIA station William Buckley.You can purchase "Beirut Rules" via our Amazon link here: https://amzn.to/2FMDVks DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? If so please leave me a tip via PayPalhttps://www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: Anti Semitism on the British Left with Dave Rich
EPISODE TWENTY FOUR: DAVE RICH, ANTI-SEMITISM ON THE BRITISH LEFTOn this episode, we are joined by author Dave Rich, who wrote the book “The Left’s Jewish Problem: Jeremy Corbyn, Israel, and Anti-Semitism”You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sf5kyx Dave Rich is an Associate Research Fellow at the Pears Institute for the Study of Anti-Semitism, Birkbeck College, University of London, where he was awarded his PhD in 2015. He works at the Community Security Trust (CST), for whom he briefs ministers, MPs, civil servants and police officers about antisemitism.The Community Security Trust (CST) is a British charity established in 1994 to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community in the UK. You can find out more about the important work they do here: https://cst.org.uk/ DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? IF SO PLEASE LEAVE ME A TIP VIA PAY PAL HERE: https://www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB(Thank you )SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/ CHECK OUT PAST EPISODES HERE:https://www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast
S3: Need To Know - Malcolm Nance looking at Brexit & Russia
Malcolm Nance is back!On this special episode of “Need To Know”, Malcolm joins us to discuss Russia’s connection to the far-right and the Ultra-Left in Europe, USA, and the UK. We take a look at Russia’s connection to Brexit, the Scottish referendum and the 2016 US Elections. Malcolm Nance is an American author and media commentator on terrorism, intelligence, insurgency, and torture. He is a former United States Navy senior chief petty officer specializing in naval cryptology. Malcolm is the author of several books including the New York Times bestseller “The Plot to Hack America” and his latest book “The Plot to Destroy Democracy”. He is also the Counter-Terrorism and Russia analyst on MSNBC and NBC News.You can purchase “The Plot to Destroy Democracy” here: https://amzn.to/2Nkbqx3 NATO Handbook on Russian information warfarehttp://www.ndc.nato.int/news/news.php?icode=995 Did you enjoy this episode? If so please leave me a tip via Pay Pal here: https://paypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONwww.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERtwitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKFacebook: www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/ And for more information about the podcast and the short film “The Dry Cleaner” go to our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk
S3: Need To Know - South China Seas
NEED TO KNOW: SOUTH CHINA SEAS WITH IAIN BALLANTYNETHIS IS OUR FIRST PODCAST OF 2019!On this episode of “Need To Know” we are joined we are joined by Author Iain Ballantyne and we discuss the situation in the South China Seas. We also look at developments in anti-ship and submarine weapons. We also ponder on the future of NATO and it’s importance.WARSHIPS MAGAZINEhttps://www.warshipsifr.com/ DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE?Please leave me a small tip: https://paypal.me/drycleanercast?locale.x=en_GB SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: Farhana Qazi, Invisible Martyrs
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY THREE!On this episode, we are joined by author of “Invisible Martyrs” Farhana Qazi. Farhana was the first Muslim woman to have worked with the US Governments Counterterrorism Centre and she has been fascinated with the question of why some women turned to violence. Over the last decade, she has been on a global quest searching for an answer. On this episode, Farhana tells us what she has discovered.You can purchase her book "Invisible Martyrs" here: https://amzn.to/2zB0GVb For more information about Farhana, please visit her Website: http://farhanaqazi.com/ You can connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/farhanaqazi and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/farhanaqaziauthor SUPPORT THE SHOWPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH USTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/
S3: Need To Know, Incel Movement, Alt Right And Violence
On this Need to Know special we are joined by Author and Journalist David Neiwert.Chris & David take a look at the growing Incel movement, its threats and use of violence against women and its connection to the Alt-Right.On this episode, we also discuss the MAGA Bomber, the Pittsburg Synagog shooting and the Tallahassee yoga shooting.David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: https://amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: https://www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/episode-eighteen-david-neiwert-alt-america-radical-right-in-age-of-trump/
S3: Robert F. Delaney discussing China and his book "The Wounded Muse"
EPISODE TWENTY TWO: ROBERT F. DELANEY, THE WOUNDED MUSE & CHINAOn this episode we are joined by author and journalist Robert F. Delany and we discuss the inspiration behind his new China set book “The Wounded Muse”You can connect with Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RFDelaney This is our first podcast to take a look at China and Chinese espionage. We intend to create more episodes in 2019 looking further at China on the world stage.You can buy "Wounded Muse" here: https://amzn.to/2CXcuU7